Travel
The Man Who Invented the Holiday: How Modern Tourism Was Born
Morning slowly broke over industrial England. Thick smoke from factory chimneys hung above Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester as the first locomotives thundered across a landscape transforming faster than ever before. Factories absorbed thousands of workers, cities expanded almost overnight, and railways connected places that had once been separated by days of travel by horse-drawn carriage.
From Banja Luka to the World's Oceans: Turning Hedonism into a Profession
For Andrej Slavnić, travel, gastronomy and fine wine are not simply passions - they are a profession. His journey began in 2016, when the Banja Luka native joined one of the world's leading luxury cruise lines, Viking Ocean Cruises, as a wine specialist, embarking on a career that would carry him across every ocean and to some of the planet's most extraordinary destinations.
The Village China Rebuilt: The Story of Europe’s Most Photographed Settlement
Some cities have inspired films, places immortalized in songs, and landscapes captured on the canvases of history’s greatest painters. Yet very few places have left such a profound impression that someone chose to recreate them almost stone for stone, thousands of miles from their original home. That is precisely what happened to Hallstatt, the tiny Austrian village nestled between the steep slopes of the Alps and the tranquil waters of the lake that bears its name.
Robert Dacešin: Bosnia and Herzegovina Has Tourism Gems That Would Impress Even Colombia and Malaysia
After visiting more than a hundred countries around the world, Robert Dacešin has earned the right to make comparisons. That is precisely why the words of Banja Luka's best-known travel writer carry particular weight when he says that Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to natural and cultural treasures capable of standing alongside some of the world's most celebrated destinations.
10 Mistakes Tourists Most Often Make When Booking a Hotel
You've found a hotel that looks perfect. The photos resemble a luxury resort, the ratings are excellent, and the price seems like a great deal. But when you finally arrive, you discover that "five minutes from the city center" actually means a 30-minute uphill walk, your room overlooks a parking lot instead of the sea, and the final bill is nowhere near what you expected when making the reservation.
Life in Malta: Sun, Sea and a New Beginning
Malta, one of Europe’s smallest countries by territory, has enjoyed a strategic location that has attracted travelers from around the world for centuries. Its name is believed to derive from the Phoenician word Malet, meaning a place of refuge. It was on this Mediterranean island that two people from Banja Luka, Nevena Striković and Rajko Trubajić, found their own refuge.
A Night at the Edge of the World: Why Lighthouse Hotels Have Become a Travel Trend
Not long ago, these buildings were home to lighthouse keepers whose job was to guide ships safely away from dangerous cliffs and hidden reefs. Today, the very same lighthouses welcome travelers looking to escape city noise, crowded hotels, and the pace of everyday life. Across Europe, historic lighthouses have become some of the most sought-after places to stay.
Why Japanese People Almost Never Tip
Many travelers check local tipping customs before heading abroad. In most parts of the world, the answer is simple: tipping is appreciated and often expected. In Japan, however, the rules are entirely different.
Above the Abyss: The Adventure That Gets Even the Bravest Hearts Racing
The first step feels completely ordinary. Just a few metres later, more than a hundred metres of empty space open beneath your feet, and a narrow wooden walkway clinging to sheer cliffs becomes the only link between the two sides of the canyon.
Vespa: The Scooter That Became a Symbol of Italy and Freedom
Few products have managed to outgrow their original purpose and become part of a nation's identity. Vespa is undoubtedly one of them. Over nearly eight decades, it has evolved into far more than a scooter - it has become a symbol of the Italian way of life, an essential feature of classic cinema, a fashion icon, and one of the most recognizable examples of European design.
5 Films That Will Take You to Italy - No Plane Ticket Required
While some countries are best discovered through museums and others through food, Italy is often first experienced through cinema. Its narrow cobbled streets, sun-drenched piazzas, the aroma of espresso, the vineyards of Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast are enough to make you want to pack your bags after the very first scene.
The Pink Town on a Cliff: Spain’s Hidden Secret Few People Know About
Some places seem as if they were created from a painter’s imagination rather than from history. Towns whose streets look like film sets, whose walls guard centuries of stories, and where every corner appears to be a perfect photograph. One such place lies in the heart of Spain, far from the crowds of Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. Its name is Albarracín.
"BAJKA": A Peaceful Oasis Reached Only by Boat
A wooden floating cabin on Lake Drina, aptly named "Bajka" (Fairytale), is located in the village of Međeđa, just a short drive from Višegrad. Offering complete privacy and tranquility, it is the perfect retreat for sunbathing, swimming, barbecuing, and simply unwinding - far from crowds and unwanted visitors. Its most distinctive feature is that it can be reached only by boat.
Why More and More Travelers Are Swapping Sun Loungers for Hiking Boots
There was a time when the perfect vacation meant seven days on the beach, a hotel pool, and a sun lounger reserved early in the morning. Today, that picture is changing. More and more people are choosing holidays that get them moving, taking them to mountain peaks, through canyons, along forest trails, and into untouched nature. Travel is no longer just an escape from everyday life - it has become an opportunity for new experiences, personal challenges, and memories that last far longer than a summer tan.
How to Feel Like You're by the Sea, Even When You're Far from the Coast
Not every summer day is reserved for the seaside, sandy beaches, or long-distance travel. Many of us spend the season working, staying in our hometowns, or saving our vacation for later. Yet the feeling of being on holiday doesn't always depend on where you are. Sometimes, all it takes is a change of pace. Hedonism is not measured in miles but in the way we choose to spend our time.
Alagovac - The Sea of Nevesinje
Lake Alagovac, often referred to as the "Sea of Nevesinje," lies at the foot of Mount Velež, about four kilometers north of the town of Nevesinje. It is the largest lake in the Nevesinje Valley and, at an elevation of 860 meters, captivates visitors with its peaceful surroundings. Nestled among forests, the area has many secluded beaches that can only be reached by gravel roads, adding to its untouched charm.
